Part of the Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub, our service provides support for people who are at risk of long-term unemployment including people with disabilities, young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) and Care experienced young people., We are currently seeking a Employment Specialist - YP, to work with young people of Gloucestershire who many have additional barriers and are hoping to find paid employment. You will work alongside the Forwards Education team and will travel around the county to meet with customers and employers.

You will be innovative, creative with a customer focus and have excellent communication skills, which will allow for you to develop a range of close links with a range of partners; including other GCC teams, all with the aim of increasing skills base, knowledge and the opportunities available. So, if you are enthusiastic, self - motivated and able to build effective relationships, and want to work towards all the above then apply today. We offer a supportive, well-established team environment and regular ongoing training and supervision., We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

• As part of the rewards package you will receive when working with us, Gloucestershire County Council provides the following in return for your hard work:
• Annual leave of 25.5 days, increasing to 30.5 days after 5 years employment, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regular formal and informal support
• Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Access to training and workshops
• Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network